Indicate Whether Each of the Following Descriptions Better Applies to Glycosaminoglycans

question 33

Short Answer

Indicate whether each of the following descriptions better applies to glycosaminoglycans (G), fibrous proteins (F), or glycoproteins (P) of the extracellular matrix in animal cells. Your answer would be a six-letter string composed of letters G, F, and P only, e.g. GFPGFP.
( ) They include laminin and fibronectin.
( ) They primarily include collagens.
( ) They include hyaluronan.
( ) They are found in proteoglycans.
( ) They occupy large volumes and form hydrated gels.
( ) They constitute the major proteins of the matrix.

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Definitions:

Gluteal Region

A region of the body located at the posterior aspect of the pelvic girdle, comprising the muscles and tissues around the buttocks.

Buttock

The buttock refers to the posterior round portion of the human pelvis, comprised of muscular and adipose tissue, which supports the body when sitting.

Proximal

describes a position in the body that is closer to the trunk or to the point of attachment.

Trunk

The main part of the human body not including the head, neck, and limbs; also the main structural part of a tree.